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Inducing and Tuning Spin Interactions in Layered Material by Inserting Iron Atoms, Protons

Magnetic-spin interactions that allow spin-manipulation by electrical control allow potential applications in energy-efficient spintronic devices. Hall-bar device on solid proton conductor, used to measure Hall resisti...

16 Jun 2021

New Plastic Foam Developed from Whey Proteins can Withstand Tough Environment

A new high-performance plastic foam developed from whey proteins can withstand extreme heat better than many common thermoplastics made from petroleum.

15 Jun 2021

Scientists Reveal How a 2D Material Flashes into Existence During Chemical Vapor Deposition

Scientific studies describing the most basic processes often have the greatest impact in the long run.

15 Jun 2021

Using Hyperbolic Metamaterials for Flexible Control of Near-Field Light

Near-field light is invisible light at the subwavelength scale. Harnessed for a variety of practical applications, such as wireless power transfer, near-field light has an increasingly significant role in the development of miniature on-chip photonic devices.

15 Jun 2021

New Method Converts Lint-Microfibers Found in Clothes Dryers into Energy

A team of scientists from Kaunas University of Technology and Lithuanian Energy Institute proposed a method to convert lint-microfibers found in clothes dryers into energy.

15 Jun 2021

Study Uncovers Main Cause of Energy Loss in Spintronic Materials

A study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers uncovered a property of magnetic materials that will allow engineers to develop more efficient spintronic devices in the future.

15 Jun 2021

New Nickel Sulfide Nanowires Could Improve the Efficiency of Water Splitting Technology

Recently, there has been a paradigm shift toward renewable energy sources to deal with concerns related to environmental degradation and declining fossil fuels.

15 Jun 2021

Plug and Play Reactor Modules for Flow Chemistry

Uniqsis makes flow chemistry accessible to everyone, while at the same time catering for multi-step and automated reactions sequences, through the availability of an expanding suite of affordable 'plug and play' reactor modules.

From Uniqsis Ltd 15 Jun 2021

Study Shows How Oxygen Loss Degrades the Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries

When lithium ions travel in and out of a battery electrode during charge-discharge cycles, a small amount of oxygen leaks out and the battery’s voltage — a measure of the amount of energy it delivers — also reduces in the same corresponding amount.

15 Jun 2021

New Research Shines Light on Perovskite Solar Cell Performance

The potential of a class of materials called perovskites to enable solar cells to better absorb sunlight for energy production is widely known. However, this potential has yet to be fully realised, particularly under real-world operating conditions.

15 Jun 2021

Fenton-Like Reaction of Ferric Oxalate Affects Atmospheric Oxidation and Radiative Forcing

The Fenton reaction is a chemical transition involving hydrogen peroxide and the ferrous ion, which acts as a catalyst.

14 Jun 2021

Flow Measurement Devices Integral to Smart Water Metering Systems

Titan Enterprises reports on a growing demand for precision flow measurement devices from manufacturers of domestic and industrial water-consumption appliances to integrate as part of a smart water meter system.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 14 Jun 2021

New Technique Converts Generic Polymers into Luminescent Ones

Scientists from Hokkaido University have successfully devised a new technique that imparts luminescent properties to generic polymers like polyethylene and polystyrene.

14 Jun 2021